video Update ‘Imperative’ to work against Daesh in Syria, Blinken tells Turkiye

‘Imperative’ to work against Daesh in Syria, Blinken tells Turkiye

  • Blinken also said he saw ‘encouraging signs’ of progress toward ceasefire in Gaza
  • Called on Turkiye to influence Hamas to achieve exchange deal
video By AFP ·

Update Syria’s new rulers call for victory celebrations in streets video

Syria’s new rulers call for victory celebrations in streets

  • Militant leader Abu Mohammed Al-Golani is now using his real name Ahmed Al-Sharaa
  • His call comes ahead of the first Friday prayers since Syria’s new leadership took control
By AFP ·

Update Fall of Bashar Assad exposes Syrian government’s drug trade video

Fall of Bashar Assad exposes Syrian government’s drug trade

  • Islamist-led fighters seize military bases and distribution hubs for the banned drug captagon
By AFP ·

Vietnam celebrates 25 years of diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia photos

Vietnam celebrates 25 years of diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia

  • ‘Vietnam Days 2024’ cultural events being held in Riyadh, Hanoi
  • Ambassador says ‘bright future’ ahead with regard to trade, culture
By Rashid Hassan ·

UK’s Starmer says Syria needs ‘non-sectarian’ governance

UK’s Starmer says Syria needs ‘non-sectarian’ governance

  • “All leaders agreed that Syria’s territorial integrity, independence and sovereignty must be respected,” the spokesperson added
By Reuters ·

Unidentified drones spotted over German military, industrial sites

Unidentified drones spotted over German military, industrial sites

  • Police did not say who they thought had launched the unmanned aerial vehicles.
  • “In recent days, several drone flights have been detected over critical infrastructure in Rhineland-Palatinate state,” a regional police spokesman said
By AFP ·

England and new coach Tuchel land in 2026 World Cup qualifying group with Serbia and Albania

England and new coach Tuchel land in 2026 World Cup qualifying group with Serbia and Albania

  • “It’s a difficult group, is my first impression,” said Tuchel
  • Europe will send 16 teams to the first 48-team World Cup, being co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico
By AP ·